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Adjust old links and improve your Shop Performance

Your Shop loads slowly, when you link to it from i.e. Facebook? It could be due to the use of an old URL structure. Let’s see what you can do.

Ah, the wonderful subject of color. They beautify the world around us. However, not many people realize that colors are more than just shades and tones. Colors are actually a form of communication. Different colors can trigger certain emotions in our brains, affecting our thoughts and feelings every single day.

Colors can hold multiple meanings based on usage, culture and language, but to fully understand the language of the rainbow, it’s important to know what each color means and how it effects our everyday life. We’ve broken down the emotions triggered by each color, so this can stay in the back of your mind while creating designs for your shop.

There’s nothing more frustrating than losing photo resolution with resizing. We’ve all been there. Now that everyone’s posting flawless pictures with their smartphones and top-of-the-line cameras, grainy images just don’t seem to cut it. Read more

Changes in API Usage – Implemention

Starting February 12, access to our API will require three key elements: a valid API key, a properly set user agent, and secure communication via HTTPS. This change was first announced in December to give developers ample time to make adjustments, and we’re now approaching the enforcement date.

To check whether your current API client setup is compatible, you can test it by including the X-Api-Key-Test header in your requests. This helps ensure a smooth transition before February 12.

Without header (insecure):
curl -v 'http://api.spreadshirt.net/api/v1/shops/205909'
With test header:
curl -H 'X-Api-Key-Test: yes' 'http://api.spreadshirt.net/api/v1/shops/205909'

What You Need to Do:

Use HTTPS for all API requests to ensure your data is securely encrypted.
Include a user agent header that clearly identifies your domain or application.
Attach your API key, preferably via the Authorization header, so it is also sent securely.

Why These Changes Matter

The shift to requiring HTTPS, valid API keys, and user-agent headers isn’t just a technical formality. It’s a crucial step toward enhancing the security and reliability of our platform!

By enforcing encrypted connections through HTTPS, we ensure that data exchanged between your applications and our API remains confidential and protected.

Implementing API keys allows us to authenticate and authorize each request, ensuring that only approved applications can access specific resources. This not only safeguards our system against unauthorized usage but also helps in monitoring and managing API traffic effectively.

If you’re unsure how to implement the required headers or switch to HTTPS, our Help Center has detailed documentation and examples to guide you.

Set up your API implementation and make these needed adjusts as soon as possible for safety purposes.